64 Things You Absolutely NEED To Do Before You ‘Settle Down’

Before you settle down, figure yourself out. Learn what you like, what you don’t like, what matters. Make mistakes and fall in love. Get lost, get annoyed, and get your shit together. No one said it was going to be perfect or easy, but you’ll thank yourself down the road.

1. Go on a road trip – on your own.

2. Learn how to drive manual. Yes, it’s terrifying. Do it anyway.

3. Learn to appreciate relationships, even if they aren’t meant to be. Not everyone that comes into your life is going to stay.

4. Buy a random book from the bookstore and read the whole thing, regardless of what it’s about.

5. Learn to cook one family recipe perfectly.

6. Let. Fucking. Go. Whatever that thing is that’s holding you back and ruining your shine… let it go. It’s not going to help you get any further in life, so just throw it out the window and start again.

7. Go an entire week without your cell phone. And don’t be dramatic. It’s not that bad.

8. Plan a dream vacation for you and your closest friends. Spend the time bathing in the bliss of true friendship and great weather.

9. Visit a nudist beach.

10. Rescue an animal (any animal) from the shelter and make them your best friend. Shelters have way more than just dogs.

11. Spend a weekend with your parents and remind them you love them. They’re the reason you are who you are.

12. Help your best friend plan their wedding.

13. Skinny dipping is fun – do it at least once.

14. Practice meditation. Go on a retreat if you can. You have no idea how much this will help ground you.

15. Go stargazing.

16. Go on a wine tour and get a little tipsy. Flirt with the tour guide if you want.

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